Design Editorial

When it comes to Intellectual Property (IP) when it comes to design, things can become confusing to a client on what they do and don’t own when it comes to IP. The items that come into question a lot are logos, typefaces, and websites. Generally,...

Just over a year ago we decided to give up our day jobs and take the risk of starting our own little design shop. We’ve gone through several challenges and many, many sleepless nights in finding clients, building relationships and establishing...

When working with a team or other designers in your own company it’s great to have that constructive feedback to help improve the quality of your work. Having a great feedback structure in your business really helps maximize your creative abilities....

While being apart of Sprelly, I’ve gained a lot of knowledge on using social media effectively in order to help the social status of a profile. Using social media can be very powerful in getting across one or multiple messages but it all matters...

“Atomic design is methodology for creating design systems. There are five distinct levels in atomic design” At a FredDev Meetup I attend a couple of weeks ago, UX Designer and Enthusiast, Bryan Wengren, presented on the new subject designers...

Responsive Web Design Part 2 In previous years, companies and web designers have usually taken a desktop first approach but with the rise of responsive design and the increase of mobile web users, it’s become a rapidly growing trend to design for mobile...

Vanguard Ideation is proud to launch the new microsite and community hub for the Fredericksburg region today. FredXchange.org not only details the events that happen in the area but the startups and business that are a key part in helping the area grow...

So I wanted to share this interesting story about a client lead that I met with a couple of weeks ago. This company reached out to us wanting to revamp some of their product overviews, product catalog and website. So I said great! We really like the products...

At the start of the year I have begun to notice a few trends beginning to evolve into a repeating style other designers are beginning to emulated for their own designs. With each trend designers try to the best of their abilities to recreate or make great...

For Startup Weekend Fredericksburg I chose to be on Team Sprelly. Adrian Silversmith, who had competed in the Made in Fred VA event, pitched the idea of having a local downtown Peanut Butter & Jelly Sandwich shop that is healthy. With his family he...